choosing energy bars??? help

[han-grrl]

I find that constantly buying bars, was just too expensive

so i started experimenting a little...i eat fig newtons, some dried fruit, and bananas on rides. i find little powdered donuts work too. sometimes i will take a few little chocolates too. you need to see what works best in your tummy. nothing will make you faster, you just need to eat enough calories (specifically carbs) to make sure you don't bonk or hit the wall.

if you eat well pre-ride (ie a hearty breakfast: i eat poached eggs, toast, oatmeal, and juice, and sometimes some cheese on my toast. yes its big, but this is for my 3 hour plus rides). along with my above foods i have last well on long rides. so my suggestion is to experiment with some foods, and see what doesn't give you heart burn. (or upset stomach).

[Dianyla]

I find that constantly buying bars, was just too expensive

Do you have a Trader Joe's or similar bulk/organic grocery coop nearby? I get Larabars and Luna bars at TJs, usually for $1/each or sometimes even less.

[Eden]

The hubby and I get Powerbars at Costco. They aren't the yummiest thing around, have a pretty weird texture and they are a bit on the overly sweet side 1st thing in the morning, but they are the one of the only things I've tried that my stomach can tolerate before a race. Sometimes it just takes some experimentation.